Getting around

How to get around China by train, flight, metro, DiDi and taxi

Use the exact station and destination, keep useful place names in Chinese, and plan the local transfer at both ends of every intercity journey.

Traveler walking toward a waiting high-speed train on a station platform in China

High-speed rail

High-speed rail

Verify your passport early, choose the full station name, and carry the original document used to book.

International traveler passing through fare gates in a modern Chinese city metro

City metro

Save the destination in Chinese and check the city's current ticket or payment options when you arrive.

International traveler checking a phone beside a designated urban ride pickup area in China

Ride hailing

Confirm the pickup pin, destination, plate, and payment method before entering the car.

International traveler walking through a modern airport arrivals hall in China

Airport transfer

Airport transfer

Compare the last metro or express service with the official taxi queue before landing late.

Choose the next transport guide

Compare train and flightCompare the complete hotel-to-hotel journey, including airport or station transfers, security, waiting time, and delays.Use a street taxiSave the destination in Chinese, use the official queue where available, and keep the meter and receipt visible.Prepare a domestic flightCheck the exact airport and terminal, the name on the booking, baggage rules, and the landside transfer at both ends.

Choosing an intercity mode?

Compare the complete journey before a fast train or short flight controls the route.

Compare train and flight